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CBC-1715-T-LS Advocacy Support Services

Central Bedfordshire Council

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19 Sep 2024 at 11:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC), in partnership with Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and the Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB), has initiated a tender for "CBC-1715-T-LS Advocacy Support Services". This procurement, categorised under Health and social work services (CPV code 85000000), focuses on providing advocacy support services for adults across Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough, excluding Luton. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 21 October 2024. The contract period for this project starts on 1 April 2025 and runs until 31 March 2028, with an option for renewal for up to three additional years. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing all interested businesses to submit their bids by the end date.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy, health, and social work services. Suitable candidates include organisations experienced in delivering community support and social work services, particularly those adept at securing the safety, independence, and community participation of local residents. Given the quality-focused evaluation criteria (60% quality, 40% price), businesses with a strong track record of high-quality service delivery within the sector stand to benefit. The main location of service delivery spans regions UKH25 and UKH24, necessitating providers familiar with these areas and their specific community needs. By engaging in this tender, businesses can not only secure a potentially long-term contract but also contribute to significant social outcomes within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1715-T-LS Advocacy Support Services

Notice Description

This contract will provide Adults Advocacy Support Services for eligible people who are residents of Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough (not including Luton). Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) is the lead organisation for this contract and are commissioning the service in partnership with Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) are the lead organisation for this contract and are commissioning the service in partnership with Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB).This service supports the 4 overarching outcomes that CBC, BBC and BLMK ICB want to achieve from all preventative services we commission. These are that local people are:* Safe and secure* Able to live independently at home* Participating in the community* Not socially isolated or lonely

Renewal: This Contract may be extended for up to a further three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029982-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Central Bedfordshire Council
Additional Buyers

Bedford Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

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